Mental Health Clinician ($2500 Sign On Bonus)

East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) improves the well-being of children, youth and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities and is committed to building a comprehensive, place-based continuum of accessible, trauma-informed and culturally relevant services that build resiliency, aid in recovery and, where possible, prevent exposure to adverse childhood experiences.

Our staff seeks to reduce barriers that contribute to disparities in wellness for socio-economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized families and to create communities where all children and families have supports to reach their full potential.

A. FUNCTION
The Mental Health Clinician at our Therapeutic Nursery School provides specialty early childhood therapeutic services to children ages 2-6 in a day treatment milieu setting designed to prepare them for kindergarten. This position reports to the Program Director.

Able to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team setting as well as provide strong leadership to the team.

Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

C. RESPONSIBILITIES (Those with an asterisk are essential duties.)

*Conduct individual play therapy with children enrolled in the program. Participate in daily clinical milieu activities providing support and guidance to the clinical team, as per regular consultations with Program Director/Clinical Coordinator.

*Provide family therapy. Meet with parents and family members regularly and maintain parental and family involvement in program (via parent support groups and/or psycho-educational groups and/or outings, etc.)

*Maintain clinical charts, write treatment plans, other reports as required and complete all paperwork requirements in a timely manner. Responsible for all CPS reporting and act as main consultant for staff and liaison with CPS.

*Provide classroom observations and consultation with the milieu staff regarding clinical issues including documentation and provide direct service in the milieu.

*Comply with all Utilization Review (UR) requirements and attend UR as needed.

*Participate in overall program development as member of treatment team.

Other duties as assigned.

D. WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

Work requires daily traveling between classroom sites and may be performed in classroom or office on diverse school campus settings.

Work is directly with children who struggle with moderate to severe behavioral challenges, can at times become aggressive; therefore, full mobility is required for standing walking, sitting, using hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Must be able to complete certification in crisis prevention interventions including de-escalating trauma-informed verbal interventions and physical holds as a last resort to prevent physical harm or injury to children in care.

East Bay Agency for Children is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply by sending a cover letter and resume to group25@ebac.org, or by fax to 510-268-0143. Please use the job title as the subject. No phone calls please.